Lila - The Divine Play of Creation

Prasad

Lila - The Divine Play of Creation

In India, our culture believes that there are many universes like ours as we see today, and each is governed by Lord Vishnu. There are as many Lord Vishnu as universes originated from the MAHAVISHNU representing the Brahmañ who is silently takes part in the divine play of creation – Lila.

I spotted this water lily in my recent photo shoot. This time the rain had blessed me to make this theme happen :) The tiny water droplets make me recall multi verses and the enlightened water lily the Brahmañ here.

Reposted after noise reduction ( 02.01.2009 )

Equipment Canon EOS 400D & Canon EF 70-300 mm lens @ 300 mm.

HDR Generated work. 3 single exposure images merged. processed in CS3.

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Lila - The Divine Play of Creation by Prasad
Lila - The Divine Play of Creation by Prasad
  • Gregory John O'Flaherty

    Gregory John O...

    Nice shot Prasad… It is easy to see why they have been a subject of art for thousands of years.

  • Prasad replied

    Hello Greg, I’m so glad you liked this. Very much appreciated comment.

  • jadeast

    jadeast

    HDR images tend to be over done, This one is as close to perfect as I have seen! great job Prasad!

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks for the flattering words, Jade :)

  • barkeypf

    barkeypf

    Beautiful HDR.

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks Paul, appreciate your comment friend.

  • smile4me

    smile4me

    Such depth and beauty again D

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you Ellen, appreciate your words here!

  • SharonD

    SharonD

    Beautiful shot Prasad.

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you Sharon, appreciate your words friend :)

  • Joanne Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Gorgeous!

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks for the “Gorgeous” wrap, Joanne :)

  • linaji

    linaji

    Prasad.. this shot and your words just thrill me.. you captured the essence of Lord Vishnu!! Once upon a time, I was!!

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you Linaji, this water lily was very difficult to control in PS due to its white petals. As my work in PS progressed the theme developed in my mind. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

  • shallay

    shallay

    Many raindrops, many universes… you open up my mind! Beautiful flower.

  • Prasad replied

    Sure it’s an eye opener for me too, Shallay. Thanks for inspiring comment.

  • Claire Farley

    Claire Farley

    A beautiful image Prasad!

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks Claire much appreciated comment.

  • Anaa

    Anaa

    Wonderful work …. your HDR images are so magical !! :)

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks Ana for your “magical” wrap, my friend.

  • GailD

    GailD

    Stunning shot Prasad & well processed.

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks Gail, I’m so glad you liked it!

  • Željko Malagurski

    Željko Malagurski

    Beautiful universes!

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks for inspiring words my friend.

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Stunning work,beautiful clarity and colour

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks for the wonderful wrap of words, Trudi!

  • mausue

    mausue

    Beautifully lit image. So sharp with lovely detail and rich colours. Flower stands out beatifully against the dark background. Very nice work! :)

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks for ” Very nice work! ” appreciation my friend.

  • Tparker

    Tparker

    This is to beautiful Prasad

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you Teresa. I’m so glad you liked it.

  • JayneLogan

    JayneLogan

    This is quite beautiful … cheers

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks Jayne for your nice comment!!!

  • debsphotos

    debsphotos

    Well..well…well!!!!! Stunning Prasad!!! You’ve outdone yourself with this image!!! WOW *-)

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks for the stunning WOW Deb. I spotted it with my old lense & was bit doubtful with the outcome when I was working with earlier posts. But this one has surprised me, too.

  • Can0n

    Can0n

    Beautiful work Prasad and very interesting description :))

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you for your inspiring comment, friend.

  • Kate Adams

    Kate Adams

    Beautiful work..very impressive..

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks Kate for the inspiring ” Very impressive ” wrap :)

  • Emma Wertheim

    Emma Wertheim

    Exquisite!! Wonderful image!
    Emma :)

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks for kind appreciation, Emma :)

  • Victoria Jostes

    Victoria Jostes

    Simply beautiful! ...both your photo as well as your words.

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks Victoria :)

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    This is an excellent image. Wonderful play with light.

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you Rosalie, I’m so glad you liked this.

  • RosaCobos

    RosaCobos

    May be it has not the Thousand Petals…
    but it really has a crown of bliss and Love.
    Harmony and Beauty…
    and eternal poetry.
    Rosa (It is wonderful)

  • Prasad replied

    I am so glad you liked it, Rosa. Thanks for the beautiful words :)

  • Leena Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Exquisite!

  • Prasad replied

    Appreciated Leena!

  • Sharon Davey

    Sharon Davey

    STUNNING Work, Beautiful color very elegantly portrayed,Well Done!!

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks Sharon. I’m li’l late here :)

  • Brian Haslam

    Brian Haslam

    Very nice.

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks Brian!

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Beautiful Prasad!

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you my friend!

  • stevengeer

    stevengeer

    Beautiful image! Wonderful capture Prasad!

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks Steven, much appreciated!

  • Ann Palframan

    Ann Palframan

    Incredibly beautiful, Prasad:)

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you Ann :)

  • RosaCobos

    RosaCobos

    Rooted in mud,.
    As the Soul,
    rooted in the horrible feeling,
    reality of cruelty and Love abscense.
    But a tiny flower..
    or a sensual one as this,
    will let us know…
    that love is not in us,
    but that we are Love…
    and belong to the same mud….
    as she.
    Rosa (precious…. have the best of time dear Prasad)

  • Prasad replied

    Wow!!! Rosa that’s beautifully framed in words :)

  • stevendesiow

    stevendesiow

    Prasad, this is so beautiful.

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you so much, Steven!

  • LindaE

    LindaE

    Beautiful! Nice capture of this beautiful blossom and the water drops! Also thank you for the look into your culture. It’s much appreciated as is this wonderful photo!

  • Prasad replied 16 days ago

    Thank you Linda, I’m quite late here to reply.

  • linaji

    linaji

    your lillies are fantastic friend..

  • Prasad replied 16 days ago

    Thank you, Linaji. I’m li’l late to reply.

  • Prasad replied 16 days ago

    Thank you, Linaji. I’m li’l late to reply.

  • Naleen Senevirathne

    Naleen Senevir...

    What a wonderful shot…very live and match with the title

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you Naleen, much appreciated.

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    Brilliant lighting, treatment, detail, comp and capture. Well done. An instant favourite.

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you Elana, much appreciated.

  • KateSecretwomen

    KateSecretwomen

    Beautiful shot !!!

  • Prasad replied

    Thank you so much Kate :)

  • Yani

    Yani

    Great macro image.

  • Prasad replied

    Thanks Yani :)

  • terryt

    terryt 15 days ago

    Magnificent work!!

  • Kelvin Hughes

    Kelvin Hughes 14 days ago

    This is beautiful

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